October 3-5, 2019 at the Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV.

Earn up to 21 contact hours (including pre-conference workshops).

Senior Report: Older Americans have more options for home care, but still struggling.

The United Health Foundation has released results of a sweeping new study benchmarking the health of older adults. The America's Health Rankings® Senior Report was created in partnership with GAPNA to improve the health of America's seniors.

The data will help advanced practice nurses and other providers deliver quality care.

New for GAPNA members: MCM Education

GAPNA has partnered with a MCM Education to offer an ongoing series of CNE programs available to GAPNA members. "Diagnosing and Managing Parkinson’s Disease in Older Adults," is the latest program offered.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by both motor and nonmotor symptoms. It is diagnosed based on the presence of two of four motor symptoms including rest tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and gait imbalance...

FREE continuing education credit is available for the following session:

"Dementia Management Update"

(session captured at the GAPNA 2018 Annual Conference)

Valuing Our Senior Nurses

Retention of older nurses is preservation of human capital, knowledge, and expertise.

It is not enough to increase the age at which nurses can retire. Organizational leaders must consider strategies to retain nurses by enhancing job satisfaction and providing physical accommodations.

Creating a positive work environment that empowers older nurses to feel a sense of belonging and purpose is vital. The numbers say it all; 53% of working nurses are over age 50, while 72% of full-time nursing faculty are age 50 and over.

We must work hard for those who have worked so long for us. To learn more, see Middaugh (2016). Valuing our senior nurses. MEDSURG Nursing, 25(6), 433-434.